Trainee GP with Specialist Interest in Respiratory

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  • Birmingham
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 1 day ago
Trainee GP with Specialist Interest in RespiratoryThis role can be Sessional/Locum or fixed term contract for 12 monthsRate - dependant on experienceHours - multiple sessions available (session = 4 hours)Location - multiple sites across the city availableSouth Doc Services supports 9 Primary Care Networks covering a population of 445,000 and oversees SDSmyhealthcare GP Federation of over 65 Practices across the Birmingham area.As part of the commitment to improve access to healthcare across the local area we are establishing a GP Led Specialist Respiratory Clinical Review Service to provide a community-based service to improve asthma and COPD care across the Birmingham. The service will deliver enhanced respiratory care and diagnostics (Spirometry/FeNO) from multiple sites across the city to promote patient choice and accessibility and deliver quality care closer to home.As a General Practitioner you will undertake a lead clinician role in reviewing and assessing patients with respiratory disorders, referred directly by GPs to the specialist service. The main aspects of the role include: clinical assessment, confirm diagnoses, risk stratify, develop care management plans and initiate therapies, arrange further tests and referrals to specialist services or back to General Practice.If you have a passion, drive and ability to deliver high quality person centred care in accordance with our Organisations mission we would love to hear from you.Main duties of the jobKey responsibilitiesThe post holder will be expected to undertake the normal duties and responsibilities associated with being a trainee respiratory medical practitioner within a community clinic; responsibilities to include:Clinical1. Maintaining the highest clinical standards at all times and in accordance with accepted good medical practice.2. Ensuring they will make him/herself available to undertake, either supervised initially or once confirmed ready by Clinical Lead virtual and face-to-face consultations as expected from a respiratory medical practitioner within a community clinic, in accordance with the timetable as agreed.3. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems once confirmed ready by Clinical Lead4. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.5. Consulting with patients and in line with evidence-based best clinical practice developing treatment plans6. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.7. Championing the organisations clinical governance programme for the provision of safe, high quality patient care8. Referring the patient back to their own GP for on-going management, whilst promoting upskilling9. Prescribing in accordance with local prescribing formulary (and generically) whenever this is clinically appropriateAbout usJob summaryThe post holder will provide high quality respiratory medical practitioner services to patients referred to the Enhanced Respiratory Service from across Birmingham. The post holder will be a trainee clinical expert working to provide a comprehensive virtual assessment of patients presenting with non-urgent respiratory conditions and face-to-face review when deemed necessary.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractLocumDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA3716-25-0022Job locationsWest Heath Medical Centre194-196 West Heath RoadNorthfieldBirminghamWest MidlandsB31 3HBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob summaryThe post holder will provide high quality respiratory medical practitioner services to patients referred to the Enhanced Respiratory Service from across Birmingham. The post holder will be a trainee clinical expert working to provide a comprehensive virtual assessment of patients presenting with non-urgent respiratory conditions and face-to-face review when deemed necessary.Key responsibilitiesThe post holder will be expected to undertake the normal duties and responsibilities associated with being a trainee respiratory medical practitioner within a community clinic; responsibilities to include:Clinical1. Maintaining the highest clinical standards at all times and in accordance with accepted good medical practice.2. Ensuring they will make him/herself available to undertake, either supervised initially or once confirmed ready by Clinical Lead virtual and face-to-face consultations as expected from a respiratory medical practitioner within a community clinic, in accordance with the timetable as agreed.3. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems once confirmed ready by Clinical Lead4. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.5. Consulting with patients and in line with evidence-based best clinical practice developing treatment plans6. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.7. Championing the organisations clinical governance programme for the provision of safe, high quality patient care8. Referring the patient back to their own GP for on-going management, whilst promoting upskilling9. Prescribing in accordance with local prescribing formulary (and generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate10. Ensuring that when referrals are made for patients to see other medical service providers, adequate information is given to the personnel to whom the patient has been referred for proper assessment to be made11. Be supportive of any incident and complaints policies and procedures to ensure proper investigation and appropriate follow up action12. Maintaining patient confidentiality in line with professional standards13. Work supportively alongside clinical and administrative colleagues in ensuring the highest standard of care for all patients14. Engage with individuals during routine interactions to promote healthier lifestyle choices, in line with the Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob summaryThe post holder will provide high quality respiratory medical practitioner services to patients referred to the Enhanced Respiratory Service from across Birmingham. The post holder will be a trainee clinical expert working to provide a comprehensive virtual assessment of patients presenting with non-urgent respiratory conditions and face-to-face review when deemed necessary.Key responsibilitiesThe post holder will be expected to undertake the normal duties and responsibilities associated with being a trainee respiratory medical practitioner within a community clinic; responsibilities to include:Clinical1. Maintaining the highest clinical standards at all times and in accordance with accepted good medical practice.2. Ensuring they will make him/herself available to undertake, either supervised initially or once confirmed ready by Clinical Lead virtual and face-to-face consultations as expected from a respiratory medical practitioner within a community clinic, in accordance with the timetable as agreed.3. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems once confirmed ready by Clinical Lead4. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.5. Consulting with patients and in line with evidence-based best clinical practice developing treatment plans6. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.7. Championing the organisations clinical governance programme for the provision of safe, high quality patient care8. Referring the patient back to their own GP for on-going management, whilst promoting upskilling9. Prescribing in accordance with local prescribing formulary (and generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate10. Ensuring that when referrals are made for patients to see other medical service providers, adequate information is given to the personnel to whom the patient has been referred for proper assessment to be made11. Be supportive of any incident and complaints policies and procedures to ensure proper investigation and appropriate follow up action12. Maintaining patient confidentiality in line with professional standards13. Work supportively alongside clinical and administrative colleagues in ensuring the highest standard of care for all patients14. Engage with individuals during routine interactions to promote healthier lifestyle choices, in line with the Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approachPerson SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • 1.Experience of working in a Respiratory community service
  • 2.Experience of leadership
  • 3.Experience of working with hard-to-reach groups
Desirable
  • 1.Experience of Microsoft Office applications
QualificationsEssential
  • 1. Full and current unrestricted GMC (UK) registration on the GP Register
  • 2. Performers List licence to practice
  • 3. Hold current and appropriate medical indemnity from a recognised medical defence organisation
  • 4. Up to date CPR training
Desirable
  • 1. Inclusion on the ARTP register at an interpretation level
  • 2. Advanced Life Support training
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • 1.Experience of working in a Respiratory community service
  • 2.Experience of leadership
  • 3.Experience of working with hard-to-reach groups
Desirable
  • 1.Experience of Microsoft Office applications
QualificationsEssential
  • 1. Full and current unrestricted GMC (UK) registration on the GP Register
  • 2. Performers List licence to practice
  • 3. Hold current and appropriate medical indemnity from a recognised medical defence organisation
  • 4. Up to date CPR training
Desirable
  • 1. Inclusion on the ARTP register at an interpretation level
  • 2. Advanced Life Support training

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